APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilmember Hanson MOVED to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 26, 2016. Councilmember Slinkard seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT: Supt. Griffin submitted a written report.

POLICE REPORT:

PD is working on an abandoned motor home. It’s more difficult than junk cars because junk yards won’t receive it.

Have had some ongoing issues: barking dogs, an assault, noise, theft, etc. Chief asked council if they might want to adopt some kind of noise ordinance.

CLERK-TREASURER REPORT:

Kyle and Supt. Griffin will meet with Brad Davis, Joe Hojnacki (Apollo Solutions) and Kirsten Wilson (DES) regarding the final submittal for the solar project on Thursday at 11AM.

CT Dixon has been talking with Olympia about charging for scanning. They told him the normal charge is $.20/page for up to 10 pages and $.10/page after, with a percentage paid up front. City staff spends many hours scanning documents for PRR’s and need a way to recoup some of that time. CT Dixon will continue researching and perhaps bring a resolution to the next meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:

West Whitman Street Update: Had a meeting last week between Engineer Munir Daud, CT Dixon, Mayor Echanove, Bob Westby (WSDOT) and Paul Weber (Rail Project Manager). They want to go out to bid with the project. The state wants to proceed for the project to begin still this summer. The TIB funding is in. Project discussion ensued. Councilmember Hicks MOVED to allow Munir Daud to go to bid on the West Whitman Street project. Councilmember Hanson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

Resolution No. 2016-05 – amending the 2016 salary schedule: The only change is adding “consultant to clerk-treasurer” at $9.50/hour to pay former CT Bagott if/when he comes in to train new CT Dixon. Councilmember Wilcomb MOVED, seconded by Councilmember Slinkard, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-05 as written.

Ordinance No. 945 – Budget Amendment: Mayor read aloud the ordinance in its entirety. The city is receiving a grant of $276,551 for the installation of Solar panels at well pump #3. So this amendment increases the estimated revenues and appropriations by that dollar amount. It’s grant money so it comes in and goes right back out. Councilmember Hicks MOVED, seconded by Councilmember Hanson to adopt Ordinance No. 945 as written. Motion carried unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/REQUESTS:

Water & Sewer, Chair Slinkard- Chair Slinkard is still researching a grant through Avista for an electric vehicle charging station in Palouse.

Streets & Sidewalks, Chair Hicks- Chair Hicks is going to review the sidewalk progress and those who haven’t yet begun the required repairs will receive another letter along with the required lien resolution.

ALLOW PAYMENT OF BILLS: Councilmember Hanson MOVED that the bills against the city be allowed. Councilmember Slinkard seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

The following checks are approved for payment:

Payroll Paid 7/31/16 Ck. 7607-7635 & EFT $50,123.11

Claims Paid 8/9/16 Ck. 7636-7663 & EFT $18,052.23

ADJOURN: Councilmember Hanson MOVED to adjourn. Councilmember Wilcomb seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. The council meeting adjourned at 7:53 PM.